According to Medicare and the Social Security Act, audiology services are defined as hearing and balance assessments that are provided by a qualified audiologist.
Medicare covers certain audiology services.
There are certain audiology services that Medicare covers. These services include hearing and balance exams.
Medicare also covers seeing an audiologist every 12 months without a referral from your healthcare professional. But Medicare will only cover these appointments if:
- you have a non-acute hearing condition, such as hearing loss that occurs over many years
- the diagnostic services are related to hearing loss that’s treated with surgically implanted hearing devices
Medicare does not cover hearing aids or the appointments to fit hearing aids. You’re responsible for 100% of the cost of these audiology services.
Audiology services are covered by Medicare Part B. You’re responsible for the monthly Part B premium, which begins at $185 in 2025.
You’re also responsible for paying out of pocket for services until you meet the yearly deductible. In 2025, the Part B deductible is $257. Once you reach the deductible, you’ll then be responsible for 20% of the Medicare-approved costs.
Read more about Medicare Part B costs.